hi jim I checked for 12volts on small black wire on alternator. theres no 12volts. traced wire back to voltage reg and 12volts was coming in to regulator from ign switch but not cominng out on black wire to alt. had continuity on small black wire to alternator. does this mean voltage regulator is bad?

Appreciate your help on this. Im not sure what could have ruined the new voltage regulator because it only has a 4 prong connector, and you just plug it in.Unless there is a problem in the alternator. The shop we got the regulator from can check the regulator and the alternator together if we take them in to the shop. We will have to do that. Thanks again for your help. We could be getting back to you though. Sometimes these shops can give a guy the run around.